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Southern Plains Railfan
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Welcome to Southern Plains Railfan. I make videos about trains and all the interesting stuff that goes along with them. I have always had an interest in the railroad but never really had anyone to share that interest with. In 2021 I discovered the world of railfanning and my little fascination exploded into a full blown hobby, and it has been nothing but a joy.
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Discord: Southern Plains Railfan #7108
Email: SouthernPlainsRailfan@gmail.com
Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/fUsaYCcXXu
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If you wish to use clips from my videos in your own content, I will allow it, so long as you give proper credit.
Want to contact me?
Discord: Southern Plains Railfan #7108
Email: SouthernPlainsRailfan@gmail.com
Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/fUsaYCcXXu
Merch Shop: http://okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
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Southern_Plains_Railfan
(3 minutes ago)
Pardon my allergy-ridden voice, lol. SPR Drip- http://okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
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Ragnar6000
(10 minutes ago)
As an Aussie (who is not really into trains} i found this very interesting and your narrating very soothing to listen to : )
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allangibson8494
(17 minutes ago)
The Pilbara is also home to the first totally battery electric mainline trains - with no external power. The battery is charged by dynamic braking on the run downhill to the port and the recovered charge used to drive the empty train back uphill to the mine.
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thebeautifulones1978
(28 minutes ago)
I wrote part of the computer control system which loads iron ore on to trains on a pilbara mine. It took control of the engine off the driver and moved the train in sync with the ore loader. The train was so long a special radio communication tower was built on a hill top to ensure the required line of sight with the front of the train.
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coasterblocks3420
(31 minutes ago)
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is actually a federal government owned statutory corporation with passenger services having priority over freight. Rail operators pay fees to ARTC for access to the network and ongoing operations and maintenance are built into the pricing structure. Additional funding is also provided by Government.
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craigstergriffin2097
(47 minutes ago)
Wow, those folks in Australia do have some unique train equipment. I also want to visit one day. Thanks!
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ironhornforge
(51 minutes ago)
I'm a blacksmith from Ipswich Queensland, two of my Anvils are from the Ipswich rail yards that were used to maintain all the steam locomotives in the south east. The rail yard is still in use today and has quite a decent collection of engines, some fully restored and others in various stages of restoration.
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StonedDragons
(2 hour ago)
The trans-Australian railway wasn't just approved, it was constitutionally required as one of Western Australia's demands in joining the Commonwealth of Australia alongside an accompanying telegraph cable. Also, I live along the line between Perth and Kalgoorlie so get to see some impressive trains go through fairly regularly.
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pgclift51
(1 hour ago)
Mate, to summarise that amount of our rail history in 19:26 minutes is a cracking (very good) effort worthy of 2 thumbs up . New subby here as well.
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anf_8310_ab
(2 hours ago)
There is one more motive power that i really want to point out. FMG in the early 2000s bought ex-UP SD90MAC-H2s, they're numbered in 900 series. They were rebuilt in NS's Juniata shops before going to FMG. I'm not sure if they're still using those or not. I believe they're still wearing their 6000hp 16-265H engines before being rebuilt with EMD's 710 engines at somepoint. My favorite was FMG 903, its an ex-UP 8539 which made a cameo in movie Unstoppable (2010)!
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